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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,423.80, 543,635.70 and 334,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,423.80, 543,635.70 and 334,430.20 is: 501,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,423.80 : 543,635.70 = 334,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,423.80/543,635.70 = 334,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,423.80x = 543,635.70 × 334,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,423.80x = 181,808,195,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,808,195,878.14/362,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,645.30

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